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MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD.

1. máje 823
756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštìm
Czech Republic

Tel.: +420 571 842 235

Tel./fax: +420 571 842 332

e-mail: [email protected]

www.macpara.com

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MUSE II

MUSE II

Summary of Contents for MUSE II

Page 1: ...MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY LTD 1 máje 823 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštìm Czech Republic Tel 420 571 842 235 Tel fax 420 571 842 332 e mail mailbox macpara cz www macpara com USER MANUAL MUSE II MUSE II ...

Page 2: ...raglider with maximum possible safety The MUSE II is constructed for thermal and cross country flying and will enable pilots to get maximum enjoyment Please read this manual carefully before you start this way you will get the most out of your glider and enjoy many Eden flights Paragliding is a sport which demands besides the optimum equipment a high degree of attentiveness good judgement and theo...

Page 3: ...rim Safety equipment The is a second rib diagonal construction paraglider Every second main rib is attached to the lines and other ribs are attached at A B and C points thanks to the diagonal segments These segments do not lead to top surface of canopy but are attached at 80 of rib s height This technique was already used on the MUSE and is used by many other manufacturers in the industry The glid...

Page 4: ...landing 6 Check whether the rescue system is correctly installed and secured 7 Inspection of the karabiner Inspection of the attachment and securing of the karabiner Find a suitable take off spot from which you can abort the take off at any point After checking the glider following the checklist lay it out with the cell openings upwards so that the canopy forms the shape of a horseshoe In a strong...

Page 5: ...he brakes as abruptly as possible This dynamically increases the angle of attack and gives you the maximum braking effect Flight Steering Approach and landing MUSE II Turns with brakes Turns with brakes and weight shifting 8 Flight with speed system Towed and motorized flight To make faster flight possible the is equipped with a special speed system To accelerate the paraglider we recommend the fo...

Page 6: ...e lines on the closed side If it is tangled pumping the brake line should help WARNING Take care to avoid applying too much brake when pumping out the deflation as this may disrupt the airflow over the canopy and lead to a stall Asymmetrical collapse Initiation MUSE II 10 WARNING In the case of a cravat which pumping of the brakes fails to release apply 50 70 brake on the open side of the canopy t...

Page 7: ... canopy is caught in a cravat USE YOUR RESERVE Spin negative spirals Full stall Stalls Turbulence or rapid braking can lead to a pendulum effect and thus to changes in the angle of attack In extreme cases this can make the airflow break away from the upper surface of the canopy even without the brakes being activated Initiation Pull the brakes slowly down until you have no more forward speed The c...

Page 8: ...II 14 Fly as far as possible from steep rises to give yourself space to lose height Sink rate approximately 3 5 m sec Sink rate approximately 4 6 m sec This allows rapid descent without stalling Sink rate depending on pilot 5 15 m sec Sink rate approximately 5 8 m sec End the stall with sufficient time for the airflow to re establish itself In principle always fly in such a way that you do not nee...

Page 9: ...ad 80 kg Brake lines Dynema Polyester A 7850 100 Breaking Load 100 kg Main lines C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 Aramid Polyester A 6843 160 Breaking Load 160 kgMain lines A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 Aramid Polyester A 6843 240 Breaking Load 240 kg Wing tip line Aramid Polyester A 6843 080 Breaking Load 80 kg Main brake line Dynema Polyester A 7850 240 Breaking Load 240 kg STAP a s 407 80 VILEMOV CZECH REPUBLIC STAP POLY...

Page 10: ...stC1 stD1 br1 br2 br3 br4 br5 br19 br20 br9 br11 br22 br21 mBR br23 br15 br17 br13 br6 br7 18 LINE PLAN BD B4 D4 B6 D6 mB1 mD1 B8 D8 br1 st0 stA2 stB2 stC2 stD2 stA1 stB1 stC1 stD1 br2 br3 br4 br5 br19 br20 br9 br11 br22 br21 mBR br23 br15 br17 br13 br6 br7 B10 D10 B16 D16 E16 Dt Dt Dt B12 D12 B18 D18 E18 mB2 mD2 mB3 mD3 B14 D14 B20 D20 E20 ...

Page 11: ...or the A B arrays Replacements for damaged lines must be with new original lines Line lengths are taken from the lines data page Components of the check Porosity Overall strength check Line strength check MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS 20 Line length measurement Canopy line attachment points check Canopy fabric check Lines Connector check Risers Final check Lines should be separated and each line me...

Page 12: ...3 26 71 29 18 Span flat m 10 31 10 91 11 55 11 95 12 5 Aspect ratio flat 4 65 4 65 4 65 4 65 4 66 Root cord m 2 7 2 85 3 02 3 12 3 27 Cells 39 39 39 39 39 Weight kg 5 2 5 45 5 95 6 45 6 95 Weight range kg 60 80 70 90 85 110 100 130 115 145 Min speed km h 22 24 22 24 22 24 22 24 22 24 Max speed km h 35 37 35 37 35 37 35 37 35 37 Top speed accelerator km h 45 46 45 46 45 46 45 46 45 46 Glide ratio 7...

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